Goldenlay Agri Ltd Empowering Agriculture, Nourishing the Future

Location: Luanshya, Copperbelt Province, Zambia

Goldenlay Agri. Ltd is the largest producer, supplier, & distributor of table eggs across Zambia, & boasting a brand familiar to retailers & consumers alike. Goldenlay is hereby inviting applications from suitable qualified candidates to fill the position of ESG manager.

The manager will oversee Environment, Health, Safety & Community engagement issues at five facilities of which are situated across Luanshya Ndola, & Mpongwe Districts of the Copperbelt Province to ensure compliance with EHS laws & regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enforcement of Bio-security, hygiene policies & measures
• Implementation of an integrated management system based on ISO 45001 & ISO 14001,
• Ensuring risk assessments are conducted, populate & update risk register
• Ensuring Pre-Job Hazard Assessments (PJHA) are undertaken prior to conducting of any works on sites
• Development of EHS policies & procedures & implementing them,
• Conducting periodic EHS inspections on site & implementation of correctional measures on non-compliances
• Accident investigation & preparation of accident reports & reporting all statutory reportable accidents to relevant governmental bodies
• Management of PPE requirements, First Aid boxes, Fire Extinguishers, incident bonus system, etc
• Working in liaison with government institutions for consultations & guidelines in respect with the EHS laws & regulations – Council, Workers Compensation, ZEMA & WARMA etc
• Conducting EHS trainings for all employees & arranging for specialized EHS trainings with TEVETA certified organizations where certificates are required
• Undertaking of EIA’s or EPB for new projects & ensuring their timely approval by ZEMA
• Management & safeguarding of the carbon sequestration area (carbon sink)
• Conduct EHS monitoring for water, wastewater, & air quality
• Ensuring adequate waste disposal measures are implemented for both general & hazardous wastes in line with the waste management hierarchy
• Ensuring all operational licenses from regulatory bodies & local council are in place & are renewed on time

Key skills

• Computer literate & be conversant with word, excel, power point, mind managers, outlook & team
• People management with a focus on discipline & quality control
• Ability to apply satisfactory standards expected of the industry & the directors
• Display initiative, energy, be a fast learner & able to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Experience & Qualifications

• Holder of a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences/engineering, Natural Resources Management, or similar
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• A qualification in Occupational Health & Safety will be an added advantage
• Certification with ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 will be an added advantage
• A clean & valid class drivers license is a must

We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
•  A supportive and innovative work environment